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I have a relative who is a stand-up comic, and as such I end up attending at least one or two shows a year. These shows generally feature anywhere from 3-5 comics, and I've noticed this gradual trend towards comedians using R-rated humor for 80%-100% of their sets. To me, it's just not that funny.

I don't want to give the impression that I'm easily offended. I don't mind occasional swearing or off-color jokes. But it does bother me when a performer can't seem to do anything else. Is it that "gross" and "insensitive" jokes are the only way to get laughs anymore? I hate being one of the only people not laughing, but honestly I don't get it. I really don't.

You probably are just seeing too many low quality comics. Good ones use offensive jokes much more effectively.

People like Lewis Black or Dane Cook are really funny and their off-color stuff is equally hilarious. Try listening to some of their routines on youtube and compare it to what you are hearing.

And I think Amy Shumer is flat-out brilliant, funny, brave, and a terrific role model for young women today.

And so it goes.

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I have a relative who is a stand-up comic, and as such I end up attending at least one or two shows a year. These shows generally feature anywhere from 3-5 comics, and I've noticed this gradual trend towards comedians using R-rated humor for 80%-100% of their sets. To me, it's just not that funny.

I don't want to give the impression that I'm easily offended. I don't mind occasional swearing or off-color jokes. But it does bother me when a performer can't seem to do anything else. Is it that "gross" and "insensitive" jokes are the only way to get laughs anymore? I hate being one of the only people not laughing, but honestly I don't get it. I really don't.

You should see Ricky Gervais slay those celebs in their high horses put into place. LOL. The very first time he did it in Golden Globes I was LOLing through the roof.

You should see Ricky Gervais slay those celebs in their high horses put into place. LOL. The very first time he did it in Golden Globes I was LOLing through the roof.

What a breath of fresh air.

Ricky Gervais has one of the most brilliant minds in the entertainment business. And, like forerunners Lenny Bruce, Mort Sahl, George Carlin, Richard Pryor et al and current peers Amy Shumer, Louis CK, Kathy Griffin and other cutting-edge comics, is unafraid to push boundaries.

Comics are among society's bravest people. I admire the hell out of them.

Don't know how many of his funniest videos are actually allowed to be on Youtube though.

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